DGFT Article, News Analysis Notification, Circulars, Policy Circulars, Press Release and Instructions issued by Direct General of Foreign Trade on Trade
DGFT : DGFT has automatically extended the Export Obligation period up to 31 August 2026 for eligible EPCG and Advance Authorisation hold...
DGFT : The article argues that DGFT’s annual IEC updation forces exporters to repeatedly submit data already available with government ...
DGFT : A new mandate requires scroll generation within 72 hours for key export schemes. This ensures faster benefit realization and impro...
DGFT : ICEGATE is the official CBIC portal that allows importers and exporters to manage customs processes online. Registration enables b...
DGFT : The sharp reduction in RoDTEP rates under Notification No. 60/2025-26 directly impacts exporter margins and ERP accruals. Finance ...
DGFT : Commerce Ministry reforms DGFT Norms Committees to improve disposal of Advance Authorisation applications and strengthen export fa...
DGFT : The issue addressed was fragmented access to trade information. The initiative introduces a unified platform and mobile app to enh...
DGFT : The government extended the RoSCTL scheme without changes to maintain stability for exporters. The decision ensures continued tax ...
DGFT : The DGFT launched a focused campaign to expedite EODC issuance and clear pending export obligations. The initiative resulted in a ...
DGFT : Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has launched a guidebook mapping 12,167 HSN Codes to 31 ministries, aiming to improve policy,...
DGFT : The Delhi High Court set aside DGFT’s communication placing an importer in the “Denied Entity List” after finding violation ...
DGFT : The Court set aside the DGFT order imposing penalty and customs duty demand for alleged EPCG export obligation default. The matter...
DGFT : The court held that when an importer claims that a licence is not required under a notification, authorities must first consider t...
DGFT : The Supreme Court held that a trade restriction cannot bind importers unless published in the Official Gazette. Website uploads or...
DGFT : The Court upheld exemption from customs duty and AIDC for consignments landing by 30 June 2023 with qualifying Bills of Lading. Re...
DGFT : DGFT has authorized the Porbandar District Chamber of Commerce & Industries to issue Non-Preferential Certificates of Origin. The ...
DGFT : DGFT has included the India-Oman CEPA in Para 2.88(a) of the Handbook of Procedures. The amendment enables exporters to obtain Cer...
DGFT : DGFT has invited comments on proposed amendments to Schedule-II of ITC (HS) 2022 to align export policy provisions with changes in...
DGFT : DGFT has widened QCO/BIS exemptions for SEZ Units and Developers by allowing imports of all permissible goods required for authori...
DGFT : DGFT has amended import conditions for specified silver products by requiring a valid Import Authorisation for eligible imports. T...
In exercise of powers conferred under Paragraph 2.4 of the Export and Import Policy, 2002-2007 and Paragraph 1.1 of the Handbook of procedures (Vol.I), the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby makes the following amendments in the Book titled “Schedule of DEPB rates.
In exercise of powers conferred under paragraph 2.4 of the Export and Import Policy, 2002-07, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby makes the following amendment in the Handbook of Procedures.
In exercise of powers conferred by Section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992 (No.22 of 1992) read with Paragraph 2.1 of the Export and Import Policy – 2002-07, as amended from time to time, the Central Government hereby amends the Import Licencing Notes (1) of Chapter 40 of ITC (HS) Classification of Export and Import Items, 2002-07, shall be amended to read as under.
16. (I) Import into India of the following livestock and livestock products, shall be prohibited from all countries: (i) domestic and wild birds including the captive birds, (ii) live pig and pig meat products (except processed pig products), (iii) meat and meat products from avian species including wild birds (except processed poultry meat and poultry meat products),
In exercise of the powers conferred under paragraph 2.4 of the Export and Import Policy, 2002-2007 and paragraph 1.1 of the Handbook of Procedures (Vol.I), the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby make the following amendment in the revised Appendix 16-A notified under Public Notice No.39 dated 28.1.2004.
In exercise of the powers conferred under paragraph 2.4 of the Export and Import Policy 2002-2007 and Paragraph 1.1 of Handbook of Procedures (Vol.1), as amended, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby makes the following addition/amendment in the Handbook of Procedures (Vol.2), 2002-07.
Attention is invited to Public Notice No 71 dated 12.07.2004 wherein the suspension of DEPB rates of notified products in the Engineering Product Group made vide Public Notice No 54 dated 28.02.2004 and amended by Public Notice No 56 dated 10.03.2004 was revoked.
The matter has been deliberated upon in this office and it has been decided to suitably amend the said clause allowing DFRC for inputs with prior import condition. In the meantime , it is clarified that no DFRC would be allowed for the inputs with prior import condition because it defeats the very purpose of prior import condition.
Wherever import of Penicillins and its salts (ITC HS Code 29411010) is allowed under advance licensing scheme, export obligation period for such licences shall be restricted to three months from the date of clearance of import of first consignment. An endorsement in the Advance Licence shall be made by the Licencing Authority to this effect.
Policy Circular No. 40 clarifies the classification of Hexane under Chapter 29 of the ITC (HS) Export and Import Items list, 2002-2007.
